The Peace Ambassadors Gala is a formal black-tie event in support of McMaster Children's Hospital.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join us for the annual Peace Ambassadors Gala!
The Peace Ambassadors Gala is a formal black-tie event featuring a lively cocktail reception where guests can mingle, network, and enjoy a delicious selection of appetizers and drinks to be followed by a 3-course dinner, live entertainment throughout the evening, live music, dance & afterparty including late night refreshments.
This event is a unique opportunity to come together and honor those who work tirelessly to promote improved healthcare and the values of peace and culture diplomacy. Get ready for an evening filled with live entertainment and delicious food. Proceeds from this event will benefit McMaster Children's Hospital.
Our event will take place at the King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E, Toronto, Canada.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 starting at 5:30pm.
Cocktail Hour - 5:30pm-7:00pm
Red Carpet Backdrop & Photo Opportunity
Interactive Entertainment
Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Drinks
Silent Auction
Dinner Reception - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Live Entertainment & Performances
3-course Dinner (your choice of beef or fish)*
Special Guest Speeches
Silent Auction
* (V) Vegetarian - (GF) Gluten-free - Vegan options available on request
Late-Night Afterparty - 9:00pm-1:00am
Live Music
Dance-Floor
Late Night Refreshments
Silent Auction
Thanks to your generous support we are able to raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital in promotion of the values of peace, health and culture diplomacy.
Want to join our event as a Vendor?
Want to join our event as a Vendor (donate products or service)?
Please email us at
info@internationalpeacefestival.net
Subject: Vendor Inquiry (Your Business Name)
PEACE AMBASSADORS GALA 2024
MANDELA - Pilot of the Winds
An Artistic Plea For Peace
The flying objects are dancer performers who, in a dance of rising winds, reflect the vulnerability of souls destroyed by war. The movements perfectly complement the musical piece "Sarajevo" by Max Richter. Through the music and thoughts of war, the flying objects become souls. The music is profoundly sad and quiet, the thunder distant but unsettlingly present. The special aesthetics of the constantly rising and then gently falling flying objects require depth to truly touch the audience. Due to the current political situation, the theme of war is once again omnipresent. Regardless of which side one stands on in a war, the outcome is always the same: people are wounded, people are killed. But what happens to the people who survive? Can they return to a "normal life"? Are they traumatized, physically ill, internally dead? Do these people still have a soul, or are they merely existing? How are the souls of those not directly affected also wounded? How deeply does it hurt all of us, this unspeakable horror of war? It is said that when the soul takes flight, the person dances.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration at the 2024 Peace Ambassadors Gala hosted by the International Peace Alliance.
The Peace Ambassadors Gala is a formal black-tie event and the highlight of the International Peace Festival held in Toronto, Canada, every September, in support of McMaster Children's Hospital, home to the fastest growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, Canada’s largest neonatal intensive care unit, and Ontario’s largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, providing services to 2.5 million children from south central Ontario and the surrounding regions.
This extraordinary annual event is dedicated to honoring the work of McMaster Children's Hospital and our Global Peace Ambassadors, shining a light on the impactful work we are doing around the world as part of the burgeoning peace-building international community committed to the role and value of art and culture in peace and reconciliation processes.
An Evening of Triumph
At the heart of this event is celebrating our Global Peace Ambassadors, remarkable women who have shown exceptional courage and determination in the face of adversity. Their stories are a testament to their resilience and commitment to maximizing peacebuilding and reconciliation through the Global Peace Ambassadors and Cultural Exchange Program (GPACEP), and we invite you to share in their success as we honor their achievements.
Keynote Speaker Miss Face of Humanity
We welcome Miss Face of Humanity 2023-24, Chair of our Global Peace Ambassadors Program as our keynote speaker. MFOH’s story of triumph over adversity and her advocacy for youth and women's empowerment resonates deeply with our mission. She represents an opportunity to lead passion projects designed to make positive economic and community focused changes in the cities she travels to. Her inspiring words will surely leave a lasting impact on all in attendance.
An Elegant Evening
Our Gala event promises an evening of elegance and celebration. A delicious dinner, artistic performances and musical entertainment will set the stage for a night of inspiration. You'll have the chance to network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about empowering women and supporting the values of peace, health and culture diplomacy.
Make a difference, even if you can't attend
Make a Difference, Even if You Can't Attend. If you are unable to attend the Gala event but wish to make a meaningful contribution, we welcome your donations to support our ongoing efforts. Your generosity will help us continue our work in overcoming obstacles to development with innovative and scalable approaches in the following areas:
(1) economy and education (2) peace, governance and equality (3) climate, disaster risk reduction and environment (4) migration and forced displacement (5) health (6) food systems (7) water.
Don't miss this exciting event that promises inspiration, empowerment, and the opportunity to be part of a positive change in our community and around the world. Your presence and support are invaluable, and together, we can make a difference.
Let's come together to celebrate our Global Peace Ambassadors and the incredible work they’re doing. Join us at the 2024 Gala Event and be part of something truly special.
Thanks to your generous support we are able to raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital in promotion of the values of peace, health and culture diplomacy.
Want to join our event as a Vendor?
Want to join our event as a Vendor (donate products or service)?
Please email us at
info@internationalpeacefestival.net
Subject: Vendor Inquiry (Your Business Name)
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The International Peace Festival | Festival International de la Paix acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. IPF | FIP also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.
